LiTime 2000W 12V Pure Sine
A budget 2000 W inverter for van and off-grid builds that need to run kitchen appliances. Buy it for the price and remote, not for a safety listing or published efficiency data.
Amazon $225.99$225.99
The LiTime 2000W 12V Pure Sine is the better 12V inverter overall, rated 3.7 to 2.8. The LiTime 2000W 12V Pure Sine leads on value, efficiency and features. The Samlex PST-2000-12 wins on safety listing and warranty. The LiTime 2000W 12V Pure Sine costs $871 less ($225.99 vs $1,096.99).
Samlex PST-2000-12
#34 in 1,100 to 2,000 WFull review
For listed 2,000 W installs in RVs and boats. The NTX-2000-12 is the cheaper Samlex for most buyers.
Amazon $1,096.99$1,096.99
Prices were last checked October 24, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the LiTime 2000W 12V Pure Sine for value ($0.11 per continuous watt vs $0.55 per continuous watt), efficiency (95% peak efficiency (maker rating) vs 85% peak efficiency (maker rating)) and features (remote included, hardwire terminal, display; no app vs optional remote, hardwire terminal; no app).
- Choose the Samlex PST-2000-12 for safety listing (Intertek ETL listed; conforms to UL 458 and certified to CSA C22.2 No. 107.1 vs no UL 458 or UL 1741 listing stated) and warranty (3-year warranty vs 2-year warranty).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 1,100 to 2,000 W 12V inverter; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | LiTime 2000W 12V Pure Sine | Samlex PST-2000-12 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Value 30% | 94 $0.11 per continuous watt | 0 $0.55 per continuous watt |
| Idle draw 15% | 83 0.8 A idle (about 9 W) with nothing plugged in | 67 1 A idle (about 12 W) with nothing plugged in |
| Safety listing 15% | 0 no UL 458 or UL 1741 listing stated | 100 Intertek ETL listed; conforms to UL 458 and certified to CSA C22.2 No. 107.1 |
| Warranty 15% | 25 2-year warranty | 50 3-year warranty |
| Features 15% | 50 remote included, hardwire terminal, display; no app | 28 optional remote, hardwire terminal; no app |
| Efficiency 10% | 100 95% peak efficiency (maker rating) | 0 85% peak efficiency (maker rating) |
Specifications
| LiTime 2000W 12V Pure Sine | Samlex PST-2000-12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Type | Pure sine wave inverter | Pure sine wave inverter |
| Continuous power | 2,000 W | 2,000 W |
| Surge power | 4,000 W | 3,500 W |
| DC input range | 10.5 to 16 V | 10.7 to 16.5 V |
| Idle draw | 0.8 A (9 W) | 1 A (12 W) |
| Peak efficiency | 95% | 85% |
| Connections | ||
| AC outlets | 4 | 2 |
| GFCI outlets | No | Yes |
| Hardwire terminal | Yes | Yes |
| USB ports | 2 | None |
| Transfer switch | No | No |
| Parallel units | No | No |
| Control and build | ||
| Remote | Included | Optional extra |
| App | No | No |
| Display | Yes | No |
| Safety listing | No | Intertek ETL listed; conforms to UL 458 and certified to CSA C22.2 No. 107.1 |
| Cooling | fan | fan |
| Dimensions | 13.94 x 7.40 x 3.94 in | 263 x 468.2 x 105.6 mm |
| Weight | 11.4 lb | 15.6 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 3 years |